Kit of spine gauge blocks and a tool assembly

Details Kit of spine gauge blocks and a tool assembly Kit of spine gauge blocks and a tool assembly

2007-07-24

2007-07-24

Prebilic, Paul B. (Department: 3738)

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

C623S017160, C606S064000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10783430

ABSTRACT:
An assembly of a gauge block and tool for determining the size and shape of space between two adjacent vertebrae. There are a plurality of gauge blocks of different sizes and shapes for determining the vertebral space for subsequent insertion of a permanent artificial spinal disc. As such, a kit with vertebral gauge blocks is disclosed. A method of providing the assembly is also included herein.

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